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Around 2 Hours of Weekly Strength Training Is Best for Longevity, Study Finds

A 30-year study indicates that weekly strength training for 90 to 120 minutes has serious benefits for lowering risk of death, with no further benefit found above that duration

Ani Freedman • Jul 16 2026
Fitness Business

Fitness Connection Pours $12M Into Club Upgrades Across Texas

The Texas-founded operator has transformed three Fitness Connection locations with expanded strength areas, upgraded cardio and sought-after recovery amenities as competition to meet growing member expectations intensifies

Ani Freedman • Jul 16 2026
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ATN Insights: On-Demand Videos Drive Momentum at Gyms, Not Just at Home

The Health & Fitness Association noted that creating two meaningful interactions a month with each member can reduce cancellations by up to 33%

Lauren Parker • Jul 16 2026
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Fitness

Planet Fitness Admits Its Strength Pivot Went Too Far. Now a Suit Alleges It Misled Investors

Planet Fitness' recent strength training-focused marketing campaign was meant to fuel membership growth but intimidated core customers instead, according to a new lawsuit

Courtney Rehfeldt • Jul 15 2026
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Industry News

Hyrox Expands Global Race Calendar, Plans More Multi-Week Events

The fitness racing giant expects more than two million athletes this season, adding new host cities and extending select events to as many as 10 days to keep pace with growth

ATN Staff • Jul 15 2026
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Industry News

Les Mills Launches First-Ever Reformer Pilates Program

The group fitness giant is bringing its signature music-driven approach to reformer Pilates, getting in on the industry's fastest-growing modality

ATN Staff • Jul 15 2026
Fitness Business

Luxury Gyms, Wellness Clubs Dominate NYC Retail Leasing Activity

High-end fitness operators claimed four of the ten largest retail leases in New York City in 2025, with major gym deals taking the two top spots

Ani Freedman • Jul 15 2026
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New Crunch Fitness CEO Talks Gen Z Spending, Pilates Push & What’s Ahead

Chequan Lewis, a former Pizza Hut exec, was promoted to Crunch's CEO role last month. He spoke with ATN about what's coming next, including international growth and a bigger push into boutique-style classes and recovery offerings

Courtney Rehfeldt • Jul 15 2026
Tech

The Benefits of Early Adoption and the Compounding Effects of AI

The fitness operators who embrace AI today won't just save time, they'll build a compounding advantage that grows faster with every interaction.

Lauren Parker • Jul 15 2026
Wellness

WNBA Players Union Taps Forme for Recovery Tech

A multiyear partnership will see WNBA players get access to Forme Science's posture-improving clothing and posture intelligence data

Ani Freedman • Jul 15 2026
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